In this September 18 special edition, we highlight CDCR's 2026 Medal of Valor Ceremony and the honorees awarded.

Madri Sherman, a parole agent in the Ceres Office, entered a smoke-filled house, saving two mobility-impaired residents and their dog.

In this September 25 Week in Review, we highlight PVSP celebrating California with new sculpture, VSP’s health and wellness fair and DAPO connecting community with reentry resources. California ...

SOLEDAD – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials are investigating the death of an incarcerated person at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) as a homicide. On Sept. 21, 2026 ...

Staff from California Correctional Institution (CCI) recently participated in the annual Tehachapi High School career day, giving students a firsthand look at CDCR careers. Representing CCI were ...

Five people were arrested during a parole sweep by the Division of Adult Parole Operations in Oceanside and Carlsbad. Teams found violations ranging from weapons possession to gang activity. Operation ...

CDCR and CCHCS staff gathered at the academy in Galt for the 40th annual Medal of Valor Ceremony. The Sept. 18 ceremony recognized 20 staff for acts of bravery, heroism and going above the call of ...

Cuesta Conservation Camp #24 is a 100-man institution-based firefighting camp located on property leased from the California National Guard at Camp San Luis Obispo. Cuesta is jointly operated by CDCR ...

As part of CDCR’s Division of Rehabilitative Programs, the Office of Correctional Education (OCE) offers various academic and education programs at each of California’s adult state institutions. The ...

Growlersburg Conservation Camp #33 is jointly operated by CDCR and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). The primary mission of the camp is to support local, state, and ...

All decisions by a hearing panel are proposed decisions. Proposed decisions will become final within 120 days from the date of the parole hearing. During the 120 days following a parole hearing, the ...